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Best Elephant Safaris

From trundling through the forest to splashing in remote riverbanks, elephants are one of the most fascinating animals to see while on an African safari. Watching a single bull or a herd with calves can keep you interested all day, as you observe their intelligent, sociable, and communicative behavior. You can revel in the beauty and unparalleled experience of witnessing these gentle giants in their natural habitat during a custom elephant safari by speaking with a Zicasso travel specialist or by finding inspiration in one of our available sample trips.

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Elephant herd migration in Botswana

11 Day Trip IdeaFrom $14,200

The Great Elephant Migration Across Zambia & Botswana Safari

Livingstone, Victoria Falls, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Zambezi River, Chobe National Park +2 more
Rhinos at a watering hole, Namibia, South Africa

8 Day Trip IdeaFrom $9,800

Namibia Walking Safari: Desert Rhino & Elephants

Namibia,  Hoanib Valley, Palmwag
Observing elephant migration from a safari vehicle in Chobe National Park, Botswana

14 Day Trip IdeaFrom $12,600

Following the Elephants: A Multi-Country Safari to Zambia and Botswana

Lusaka, South Luangwa National Park, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambezi River, Livingstone +3 more
Herd of elephants in Chobe National Park

9 Day Trip IdeaFrom $15,700

Luxury Botswana Safari for Seniors: Following the Elephants

Maun, Moremi Game Reserve, Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park +1 more
Elephant in Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $5,200

Immaculate South Africa 10-Day Tour for First Timers

Phinda Game Reserve, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Cape Town
Classic Southern African Safari - Zebra rubbing noses with her calf in the Okavango Delta

12 Day Trip IdeaFrom $9,500

Classic Southern African Safari

Cape Town, Cape Peninsula, Cape Winelands, Stellenbosch, Maun +4 more

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South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe Vacation Review: Safari, Wildlife, Nature, 13-Day Trip

We’re still not over our trip! Everything was absolutely fantastic. Thank you for organizing such a great experience and making it so effortless for me. I already have family and friends asking who I went through, and I’m guessing some of them will be reaching out to you in the next year.

I do have one small piece of constructive feedback about our camp in the Olifants West Nature Reserve. The staff, lodge, and food were wonderful, but unfortunately, the safari guide fell short. We had just come from the camp in the Thornybush Game Reserve (where we left our hearts—the guide there was truly exceptional, with such a great personality), so the difference stood out even more. At the Olifants West Nature Reserve camp, we saw very few animals and the guide didn’t engage much—he barely spoke, and when he did, it wasn’t very professional or kind, especially toward my son. My son even said the trip might have worked better in reverse, since after Botswana it was hard to adjust to seeing only a few animals a day.

That said, I’m so grateful for how smoothly you planned everything, especially on such short notice. It really was a trip of a lifetime for us.

Thank you again!

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South Africa, Mozambique Honeymoon Review: Kayaking, Private Wine Tour, Beaches, Wildlife, Nature, Local Cuisine, Culture, 14 Nights

The trip was simply magical. We had the absolute best experience working with Zicasso's travel company, from the planning stage to the best itinerary I've ever seen to every recommended location, transfer, and extra honeymoon surprises. We cannot thank this travel company's team enough for making our honeymoon the absolute best we could imagine.

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South Africa, Zimbabwe Trip Review: Cape Town, Wildlife, 10 Nights

The trip was very well thought out and organized by Zicasso's travel agency. It was a good trip for a first time to sub-Saharan Africa.

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South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana Tour Review: 10 Nights

Our first trip to southern Africa was amazing, exceeding all expectations. We saw everything we came to see, and more. The game rides were well structured and safe, the visuals were unbelievable, and taking a side trip to Victoria Falls was a great idea. The accommodations were quite luxurious, despite being considered mid-range. There was always someone there to greet us and guide us at every travel point.

Zicasso's tour operator tailored our itinerary to our wishes and was wonderful to work with. Things couldn’t have gone better.

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South Africa, Zimbabwe Tour Review: Cape Town, Franschhoek, Wine Tasting, Elephant Experience, River Cruise, Wildlife, Nature, Scenery, 13 Nights

Zicasso's trip planner arranged the most fabulous trip for my family. She knew exactly what I wanted and delivered a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Africa! She always answered my questions promptly. She chose memorable experiences for us, our lodgings were top-notch, and she "kept in touch, behind the scenes," to ensure all elements were going smoothly. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone planning a trip to Africa!

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South Africa, Zimbabwe Vacation Review: Safari, 11 Nights

The trip was amazing. Zicasso's trip expert did an awesome job planning the trip. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and exceeded all of our expectations. The “in-country” travel was seamless. Our accommodations and tours were all top-notch. I can‘t thank her enough for planning this awesome experience.

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